VACANCY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - ILO

 

Vacancy No: CALL/D/2013/08

Title: Chief Information Officer

Grade: D2

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

 

The ILO invites interested parties to submit their expression of interest for the following vacancy:

 Chief Information Officer (D2)

The following are eligible to apply:

Ø  Internal applicants in accordance with paragraphs 15 and 16 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.

Ø  External applicants.

The ILO values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

Within the context of the ILO's efforts to promote staff mobility, applicants should expect to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career.

Direct selection by the ILO Director-General shall be the method to fill this position.

Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II

 

INTRODUCTION

The International Labour Office (ILO) is the permanent secretariat of the International Labour Organization, a UN specialized agency which promotes decent work, social justice, and internationally recognized labour rights. The Office employs some 2,500 officials of over 110 nationalities at the Geneva headquarters and in 50 external offices around the world.

 

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is one of six Department Directors in the portfolio of the Deputy Director-General for Management and Reform (DDGMR). The CIO is a member of DDGMR Senior Management Team. The department is comprised of the ILO Library, the archives and the Information and Communications Technology Branch. Overall, the CIO is responsible for Information Management (IM) and the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) that support achieving the strategic objectives of the Organization, including implementation of the ILO's IT Strategy.

 

The Information Technology Strategy 2010-15 adopted by the Governing Body in November 2009 set down the following three outcomes defining the contribution of IT to the Strategic Policy Framework of the Organization (http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_norm/---relconf/documents/meeting document/ wcms _116314.pdf):

 

Ø  IT driven reforms contribute to an integrated, user-friendly, cost-efficient and transparent administrative system;

Ø  A collaborative Office-wide approach to the use of IT resources and capabilities is embedded, resulting in improved IT governance and efficiencies, and

 

Ø  A culture of service excellence in consolidated IT operations is embedded, resulting in a more effective use of resources.

The Information Technology Strategy 2010-15 adopted by the Governing Body in November 2009 set down the following three outcomes defining the contribution of IT to the Strategic Policy Framework of the Organization:

 

Ø  IT driven reforms contribute to an integrated, user-friendly, cost-efficient and transparent administrative system;

 

Ø  a collaborative Office-wide approach to the use of IT resources and capabilities is embedded, resulting in improved IT governance and efficiencies, and

 

 

Ø  a culture of service excellence in consolidated IT operations is embedded, resulting in a more effective use of resources.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The CIO's leadership capabilities, business acumen and strategic perspective will take precedence over technical skills. More specifically, the CIO will:

Ø  Advise and facilitate consensus building at senior management level on all aspects of IM and ICT including strategic, architectural, governance, policy, resource allocation and operational matters;

 

Ø  provide vision and leadership for the transformation of information management and sharing from traditional to ICT-based means;

 

Ø  formulate ILO-wide strategies to align IM and ICT with organizational, programme and knowledge management needs and oversee implementation at headquarters and in external offices, with a strong focus on obtaining value for money;

 

Ø  Establish strategic service provider partnerships;

 

Ø  Mainstream innovative technologies that promote collaborative working practices, knowledge-sharing and digital communication;

 

Ø  position IM and ICT to play a strategic role in driving organizational change and administrative reform;

 

Ø  oversee the transformation of the library to the collaborative, digital, mobile era, creating a more dynamic relationship with audiences;

 

Ø  promote and develop efficient and customer-oriented working methods within Department and realign the ICT operating model;

 

Ø  undertake periodic assessments of IM and ICT capabilities and performance in comparison to industry and UN benchmarks and best practices;

 

Ø  represent the Office in UN-wide IM and ICT initiatives;

 

Ø  align and manage ICT and IM risks with Office-wide risks, including information security; and

 

Ø  Manage the budget of the department and any special allocations provided for IM and ICT.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

 

Education

Advanced university degree in Information Management or Technology, or an advanced degree involving substantial studies in information management or a related field.

Experience

A minimum of 15 years of experience, of which considerable experience in IM or ICT, and a demonstrated understanding of how information can be harnessed and used for organization effectiveness. International experience is essential for this role.

Languages

Excellent command of English or French, with a very good working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.

Competencies

Technical competencies - Deep knowledge of information technology hardware, software, architecture and governance standards (such as COBIT and ITIL) and integrated information resource systems, preferably Oracle. Proven experience in fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, including the development and implementation of enabling IT based tools and standards.

 

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES

Ø  proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate highly technical and multi-cultural team;

 

Ø  proven ability to develop, formulate and implement a vision for the IM and ICT function;

 

Ø  Proven ability to drive IT consolidation and efficiency;

 

Ø  Demonstrated capacity to instill a strong service ethos;

 

Ø  Demonstrated capacity to drive IT enabled organizational change and administrative reform;

 

Ø  Strong communication skills;

 

Ø  Proven track record of implementing results-based strategies under difficult budgetary conditions, and

 

Ø  Proven ability to solve problems, and to quickly adapt to changing conditions.

 

Ø  Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to take the ILO high-level assessment center before being considered for interview.

 

APPENDIX II CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ø  Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules.

 

Ø  The first contract will be issued for a twelve-month period (for Geneva-based positions) and a twenty-four month period (for non Geneva-based positions)

 

Ø  A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment.

 

Ø  Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.

GRADE: D2

Salary and post adjustment (with dependants)		US$
Salary	Minimum	112096
Rising to	Maximum	123033
Post adjustment for Geneva	Minimum	115010
	Maximum	126231
Salary and post adjustment (without dependants)		US$
Salary	Minimum	102981
Maximum	Maximum	112147
Post adjustment for Geneva	Minimum	105658
	Maximum	115062

 

Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable.

 

Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment: •Children's allowance (except for the first child if the dependent rate of salary is paid in respect of that child);

Ø  Children's education grant (per child per year);

 

Ø  Pension and Health Insurance schemes;

 

Ø  30 working days' annual leave;

 

Ø  Assignment Grant;

 

Ø  Entitlement to transport expenses of personal effects;

 

Ø  Repatriation Grant;

 

Ø  Home-leave travel with eligible dependants every two years;

 

Ø  Rental subsidy (if applicable).

 

Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade

Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon request.

 

While the successful candidate will be initially working in Geneva, he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the Director-General of the ILO.

 

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.

 To apply, please visit ILO's e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

 

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

 

Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.

 

Date: 27 February 2013

 

Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time): 31 March 2013

 (31 day(s) until closing deadline)

Currently accepting applications

  

Organization unit:   Information and Communications Technology and Management

 

Duty Station:  Geneva, Switzerland


Application should be done online through:

https://erecruit.ilo.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=27192&vaclng=%20%20en

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Mshindani anayewafuata ni Musalia Mudavadi wa muungano wa Amani na anashikilia nafasi ya tatu nyuma ya wawili hao kulingana na kura za maoni.

Kwa mgombea kushinda uchaguzi lazima apate zaidi ya asilimia hamsini na takriban asilimia 25 ya kura katika nusu ya majimbo 47.

Miungano ambayo inaongoza kwenye kura zamani inatumia mbinu mbali mbali kuwashawishi wapiga kura kujitokeza siku ya kupiga kura.

Muungano wa CORD wake, Raila Ofinga, ulisema kuwa unawataka watu 330,000 kuwaombea kura kwa wapiga kura kote nchini.

Bwana Kenyatta amekuwa akiwashawishi wapiga kura kupiga kura mapema kabla ya kuelekea kazini na makwao wakati mgombea mwenza wake William Ruto,amewataka vijana kuhakikisha kuwa marafiki zao na jamaa zao wameweza kupiga kura.

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Kwa upande wake, Muungano wa Jubilee wake Kenyatta umeelezea matumaini makubwa, ukitaka kushinda kiwango kikubwa cha kura.

Mkoa wa kati ndio wa pili wenye idadi kubwa zaidi ya wapiga kura na eneo hilo ni ngome ya Uhuru Kenyatta.

Kura zote za maoni, zinawaweka zinaonyesha kuwa Kenyatta anaweza kushinda asilimia tisini ya kura katika eneo hilo.

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Wagombea wengine akiwemo waziri mkuu Raila Odinga wanajiandaa kwa mjadala huo ambao jana jioni ulilipa kipao mbele swala la ardhi, sera za kigeni, na uchumi.

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Aidha mashabiki hao na wanachama wa Simba, waligoma kuondoka uwanjani hapo hadi walipotawanywa na gari la Polisi lililoanza kutishishia kurusha maji ya kuwasha, huku vingozi wa timu hiyo na wachezaji wakiwa wamefungiwa ndani hadi kundi la watu hao lilipotawanyika uwanjani hapo.

Hata hivyo katika mchezo huo Beki wa Simba, Juma Nyoso, alipewa kadi nyekundu baada ya kumchezea vibaya Vicent Barnabas, katika kipindi cha pili.